"Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.

Mr.Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr.Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.

"I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
"But I couldn't," said the young Lord.
"I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.

And then they were parted, and the member for Silverbridge was bustled up to the table between two staunch Tories.
Of what else was done on that occasion nothing shall be said here.

No political work was required from him, except that of helping for an hour or two to crowd the Government benches.